Color Dare #230 Meets Mojo Monday #483

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to create something using all and only the following exclusive Close to My Heart colors:  Pixie, Saffron, Whisper and White Daisy.  (Of course if you don't have these CTMH colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun!)  I must admit that I struggled with this challenge as Saffron is my least favorite CTMH yellow, but I minimized its presence on my card which I am satisfied with.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Pixie CS

     White Daisy CS

     Whisper CS

     Flower Market Cricut cartridge--typewriter and                 circles

     Charming Cascades stamps

     Saffron Ink

     Typed Note stamp set--retired (Happy Birthday)

     Vine Embossing folder

     White and Gold Ribbon

     Whimsy Paper Fundamentals--Dotted pattern

     3D Foam Tape

My card layout was inspired by this Mojo Monday sketch:

     

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges:

     Between the Folds--use Ribbon

     Seize the Birthday--optional--Felt

     As You Like it Challenge--Ribbon or Lace (I much           prefer Ribbon--it's easier to attach)

Now head on over to the Color My Heart Color Dare blog to check out what the rest of the awesome Design Team has to inspire you.  Just click on the Color Dare graphic to get there.

We hope you will take the Color Dare challenge this week.  We look forward to visiting your blogs (or Facebook or Pinterest posts) to be inspired by your creativity!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week!

:) Marie

Color Dare #182 Meets Retrosketch #203

This week's Color My Heart Color Dare challenge is a fun one--Hollyhock, Smoothie, Lagoon and White Daisy. (But then again, I think they are ALL fun!) I'm really loving the Close to My Heart February stamp of the month called Balloon Animals and used the bunny for my card.

Here's a shot from a different angle so you can see how shiny the Liquid Glass application to the bunny and Lagoon circles are:

I followed the Retrosketch #203 Sketch:

Here is the Color My Heart Color Dare color graphic:

Close to My Heart products used:
     White Daisy CS
     Hollyhock CS
     Smoothie CS
     Lagoon CS
     Lagoon Ink
     Hollyhock Ink
     Smoothie Ink
     Balloon Animals stamp set
     Liquid Glass
     Color Ready Seam Binding--colored with sponge dauber and Lagoon ink
     Charming Cascades stamps
      3D Foam Tape

Other products:
     3/8" hole punch
     5/8" hole punch

Here are some other challenges that I'm entering this card into:
     A Blog Named Hero--A Bit of Sparkle
     Between the Folds--Liquid Glass
     Stampin' Royalty--Sparkle and Shine
     Heart 2 Heart Challenges--Balloon Animals

I've seen so many cute cards made with the Balloon Animals stamp set!  I've been trying to make cards featuring all of the different animals. Check out these links  Monkey, Horse.

Head on over to the Color Dare blog to be inspired by the rest of the awesome Design Team.  We would love to have you participate in the challenge by linking your card up here.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie

Starry Birthday Card for Joyful Stars Blog Hop

The Joyful Stars Blog Hop is back in action!  We are a group of Close to My Heart consultants who share something each month on the 9th and at 9PM EST.  If you are coming from Krista Hershberger's blog you are on the right track.  (if you get "lost" along the way visit Joyce's blog for the complete lineup.

My project this month is a "Step Panel Card".  You can find a video tutorial for it here.  It was actually very easy to make.  

Here's a slightly different one.  Which one do you like better?

The "Toppings" option at Seize the Birthday this week is "Splatter" and I feel that the tiny stars are splattered across the top so I'm entering this card into that challenge.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Pacifica CS

     White Daisy CS

     Sapphire CS

     Charming Cascades stamp

     Indian Corn Blue ink (retired)

      Artistry cartridge (pg.17 Background)

      Black and Grey Glitter paper

      Silver Shimmer trim

Next on our blog hop tour is Betty Locco.  I'm sure you will like what she has to share!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

Color Dare #156 Meets Retrosketches #177

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are inviting you to join us using the fabulous Close to My Heart colors Hollyhock, Goldrush, Colonial White and Kraft.

My card features the August Stamp of the Month called Framed and Paper Fundamentals Adventure paper.  (Don't you just love the glossy chevron pattern on the paper?)

Close to My Heart products used:
     Colonial White CS
     Paper Fundamentals Adventure paper
     Kraft CS
     Goldrush Ink
     Hollyhock Ink
     Charming Cascades stamp (available Sept.1)
     Framed stamp set (retiring Sept.1)
     Artistry Cricut cartridge to cut label frame
     Colonial White Mini Medley (retired)
     Colonial White Rosette Ribbon (retired)
     Pink Glitter Gem

Here is the Retrosketches #177 Sketch that inspired me:

Now it's your turn to use these colors and share it with us here.  Don't worry--if you don't have these exact colors you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie